Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Whether District court erred in stating Petitioner's claim involves state law, not federal law and habeas relief is not available for violations of state law.
2. Whether District Court erred in stating Petitioner failed to present a constitutional claim in state court.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the District Court erred in denying habeas relief based on its determination that the petitioner's claim involves state law and did not present a constitutional claim in state court
Docket Entries
2026-01-15
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
2025-11-12
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 5, 2026)
Attorneys
Samuel P. Cain
Samuel Patrick Cain Jr. — Petitioner